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Rising Star Outreach

Rising Star Outreach is a non-profit organization dedicated to helping leprosy-affected individuals and their families in India. Founded in 2001 by Becky Douglas, the organization provides medical care, education, and economic opportunities to those affected by leprosy.^[1]

History

Rising Star Outreach was founded in 2001 after Becky Douglas visited India and witnessed the dire conditions of leprosy-affected individuals. Moved by their plight, she and four friends established the organization to provide support and resources. In April 2004, Rising Star Outreach of India (RSOI) was officially registered and recognized as a company under Section 25 of the Companies Act.^[2]

Programs and Services

Medical Care: The organization operates mobile medical units that provide essential healthcare services to leprosy colonies. These units offer treatment for physical ailments and help reduce the social stigma associated with leprosy.
Education: Rising Star Outreach runs educational programs for children from leprosy-affected families. The organization started with a preschool and has since expanded to provide comprehensive educational support.
Economic Development: The organization facilitates economic self-reliance through women's self-help groups and small business initiatives. These programs help individuals create sustainable livelihoods and improve their living conditions.

Impact

Rising Star Outreach has made significant strides in improving the lives of leprosy-affected individuals in India^[3]. The organization has been commended for its high standards of care and excellence in its programs^[4]. It has also received recognition from various media outlets and has been featured in documentaries and interviews.^[5]

Partnerships and Collaborations

Rising Star Outreach collaborates with local^[6] and international organizations^[7] to enhance its impact. Notable partnerships include working with the Women India Association and other non-profits focused on healthcare and education.

Recognition

The organization and its founder, Becky Douglas, have received numerous awards and accolades for their work. Rising Star Outreach^[8] has been featured in various media outlets, including PBS documentaries^[9] and interviews on platforms like BBC and BYU TV.

External Links

Rising Star Outreach Official Website

References

^ "MPT Presents | LIFT - Connecting Humanity". Retrieved 2025-03-23. Becky Douglas and her friends started a project called Rising Star Outreach to help people with leprosy in India. Their first project was a school in a leprosy colony.
^ "History - Rising Star Outreach". Retrieved 2025-03-23. In April 2004, Rising Star Outreach of India (RSOI) was officially registered and recognized as a Company under Section 25 of the Companies Act.
^ "Targeted Approach to Leprosy Eradication in India". Retrieved 2025-03-23. India has made strides in combating leprosy. The country achieved the World Health Organization's elimination status in 2005. However, leprosy remains a public health challenge in certain regions. The Union Health Ministry has initiated a targeted approach to further reduce leprosy cases by 2027.
^ "Our Leprosy Outreach". Retrieved 2025-03-23. The Lepra India Trust provides a broad range of treatment to outdoor and indoor patients, including reconstructive surgery and medical examination on the streets of New Delhi.
^ Woodworth, Warner (2022). "Social Capital: Can an External NGO do Good in India? A Case Study of Caring for Victims of Disease" (PDF). IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science. 27 (2): 25–30. Retrieved 2025-03-23.
^ "Community Projects". Retrieved 2025-03-23. Support from the doTERRA's Healing Hands Foundation enables Rising Star Outreach to provide mobile medical care, assistive mobility devices, and other resources to people affected by leprosy.
^ "Community Projects". Retrieved 2025-03-23. The doTERRA Healing Hands Foundation was able to work with HELP International in Greece, India, and Nepal to fulfill this mission.
^ "Classic Woman Award Winner-Becky Douglas". Retrieved 2025-03-23. Becky Douglas was honored with the Classic Woman Award for her philanthropic work with Rising Star Outreach.
^ "MPT Presents|LIFT - Connecting Humanity". Retrieved 2025-03-23. Becky Douglas and her friends started a project called Rising Star Outreach to help people with leprosy in India. Their first project was a school in a leprosy colony.

[PBSDocumentary2-1] "MPT Presents | LIFT - Connecting Humanity". Retrieved 2025-03-23. Becky Douglas and her friends started a project called Rising Star Outreach to help people with leprosy in India. Their first project was a school in a leprosy colony.

[RSOIRegistration-2] "History - Rising Star Outreach". Retrieved 2025-03-23. In April 2004, Rising Star Outreach of India (RSOI) was officially registered and recognized as a Company under Section 25 of the Companies Act.

[GKToday2025-3] "Targeted Approach to Leprosy Eradication in India". Retrieved 2025-03-23. India has made strides in combating leprosy. The country achieved the World Health Organization's elimination status in 2005. However, leprosy remains a public health challenge in certain regions. The Union Health Ministry has initiated a targeted approach to further reduce leprosy cases by 2027.

[LepraIndiaTrust-4] "Our Leprosy Outreach". Retrieved 2025-03-23. The Lepra India Trust provides a broad range of treatment to outdoor and indoor patients, including reconstructive surgery and medical examination on the streets of New Delhi.

[Woodworth20223-5] Woodworth, Warner (2022). "Social Capital: Can an External NGO do Good in India? A Case Study of Caring for Victims of Disease" (PDF). IOSR Journal of Humanities and Social Science. 27 (2): 25–30. Retrieved 2025-03-23.

[doTERRA-6] "Community Projects". Retrieved 2025-03-23. Support from the doTERRA's Healing Hands Foundation enables Rising Star Outreach to provide mobile medical care, assistive mobility devices, and other resources to people affected by leprosy.

[HELP-7] "Community Projects". Retrieved 2025-03-23. The doTERRA Healing Hands Foundation was able to work with HELP International in Greece, India, and Nepal to fulfill this mission.

[ClassicWomanAward-8] "Classic Woman Award Winner-Becky Douglas". Retrieved 2025-03-23. Becky Douglas was honored with the Classic Woman Award for her philanthropic work with Rising Star Outreach.

[PBSDocumentary-9] "MPT Presents|LIFT - Connecting Humanity". Retrieved 2025-03-23. Becky Douglas and her friends started a project called Rising Star Outreach to help people with leprosy in India. Their first project was a school in a leprosy colony.

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